Better Than Socks: 10 Unique Gift Experiences In Dubai
What's On Dubai|August 2018

Giving a Present to a Loved One Doesn’t Have to Be Boring if You Live in the City That Has It All – From Flight Simulators to Days on the Snow and Even Bespoke Suits, There’s Plenty of Ways to Make Their Special Occasion a Unique One, Too

Better Than Socks: 10 Unique Gift Experiences In Dubai

1 Throw them out of a plane

A must-do for any adrenaline junkie, Skydive Dubai offers tandem skydives at two spectacular locations – over the iconic Palm Jumeirah, or out in the Arabian desert. Your loved one will freefall through Dubai’s skies at 120mph, safely strapped to an experienced instructor. You could also gift them a 20-minute private flight in a gyrocopter, where you soar over The Palm and past the Burj Al Arab in a unique two seater craft.

Skydive Dubai, Palm dropzone tandem skydive Dhs2,199, Desert Campus dropzone tandem skydive Dhs1,699, gyrocopter Dhs999. Tel: (04) 3778888. skydivedubai.ae

2 Book them a table in the clouds

Dubai has no shortage of unforgettable dining experiences, but At.mosphere on the 122nd floor of the Burj Khalifa quite literally tops them all. Feel like a VIP as you look down on the city from your enviable vantage point, feasting on appropriately fancy foods like caviar and premium wagyu. Gift vouchers are available for lunch, dinner and afternoon tea, with special set menus for each that are sure to go down as well as those views.

At.mosphere, Burj Khalifa, Dubai, daily 7am to 11pm. Tel: (04) 8883828. Taxi: Burj Khaliffa. atmosphereburjkhalifa.com

3 SUIT THEM UP IN SATWA

Every man should have one bespoke suit in his wardrobe, and in Dubai some of the city’s top tailors can be found in the humble neighbourhood of Satwa, with options for all budgets. Whistle & Flute is a favourite among discerning gentlemen – hidden down an alleyway behind the Iranian Hospital, it almost feels like entering a secret club. The cost for a basic suit is Dhs1,000, but can cost around Dhs1,700 for a completely hand-sewn suit with canvas and trimmings imported from a Savile Row supplier.

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